Valcic, Asja
Inner Voice
An artist's solo album is always a rite of passage. Sometimes it marks the beginning of their creative career. Sometimes it is a way to go in a new direction, an opportunity to discover a different voice. Or, as in the case of Asja Valcic, the consolidation of her individual artistic vision. Valcic's solo cello album is the logical next step on a path of musical excellence and mastery. The album begins in the fiery Balkan landscapes, on a "Macadam Road," an idea of home that moves forward toward freedom, love, and the peace of finding an "inner voice." There is a beautiful balance between groove-driven passages, lyrical melodies, and the use of sound spaces. This is an album that portrays an artist who has found herself, a voice that has no need or desire to hide from anyone or anything; and a listening experience that is all the more wonderful for it!